The plan aims to set the LAPD on course to maintain 8,555 officers by June 2027, down from about 10,000 in 2020
Officers in the unit will work in tandem with the FBI at upcoming FIFA World Cup events in New York and New Jersey in June and July
Dashcam video shows the man walking past Bowie PD Sgt. Robert Warrington and adjusting an object in his hand; Warrington draws his gun and fires a shot at the man from behind
Dashcam shows a Bloomington officer arresting a part-time Chatfield officer dressed in full uniform with a badge and gun
The man is accused of stalking a woman and tasing her before physically attacking her; when the bystander confronted the suspect, the woman was able to run to her car
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
When your agency is first on scene, you are first on the survival clock
Practical strategies for leaders and recruiters to build staffing stability
How New Orleans aligns police, fire and EMS before, during and after major events — and what your agency can replicate immediately
Connect data, decisions and action across your agency
How critical leads get buried — and how to find them faster
What happens between the alert and the response — and why leadership decisions made early matter
What the data and the field reveal about where agencies lose candidates and how to keep them
From self-doubt to credibility tests, early-career challenges can define what comes next. This discussion explores how women navigate those pressures and build lasting career momentum
How automated reporting and synchronized dispatch and response can bridge staffing gaps and boost officer safety
How video, supported by connected data and automated tools, is shaping police response, reporting and post-incident review
The link between reduced burnout, improved retention and smarter workflows
The margin between prevention and response is shrinking — and the stakes are rising
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Trijicon’s new optic system combines magnification, red dot for variety of needs
A practical guide to finding funding, writing stronger applications and making the case for officer safety gear
Reducing gaps and strengthening evidence with digital solutions
Its focused approach, evolving technology and customer-driven development continue to support proactive policing and investigative work
New FAA approvals and advances in autonomy allow public safety agencies to scale drone programs, improving coverage and efficiency without increasing staffing
Learn how modern towing workflows can cut response times and clear scenes faster
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Practical patrol guidance for using pepper projectile systems to increase compliance, improve team coordination and reduce risk during high-stakes standoffs.
Cumbersome and costly testing methods have long challenged first responders – this product changes that
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National Police Week finds its roots in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy signed Proclamation 3466, designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day
OFF DUTY
It’s time to match praise with policy for those on the front lines
Support first responders injured in the line of duty, new recruit education and the families of the fallen
A look at discounted tech, gear and personal essentials that align with patrol and off-duty needs
The skills that keep you steady on duty can leave you feeling exposed with the people you love
From policing communities to guiding anglers, one deputy’s second act proves there’s life beyond the badge
Stock up at 5.11 Tactical, grab a free meal at Chili’s, and enjoy more deals honoring U.S. military and first responders
These stores and restaurants are showing their gratitude to law enforcement officers with an abundance of discounts
An officer’s moving tribute to those who’ve worn the badge and now face the quiet struggle of life after service
From TSA compliance to real-world durability, these lock boxes earn high marks for officers who need lightweight, secure storage that performs under pressure
Building a positive off-duty identity, like Sgt. Andre Thomas’ work as a Sea World dolphin trainer, is vital for long-term wellness in public safety.
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